Erik J Maassen
@erikjmaassen.bsky.social
Chicago realtor by day and many nights, mostly here to chuckle at witty jokes & memes, a main course of sports to support my Detroit roots. Like a side of politics, never as the main course....prefer to disagree without being disagreeable.
He beat the Lions the 1st year he was raised in LA. Was the game where Dan Campbell successfully pulled off fake punt and after scoring off surprise on side kick when you could still surprise people. Lions were scrappy but Rams were on the way to the Super Bowl win that year.
December 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
He beat the Lions the 1st year he was raised in LA. Was the game where Dan Campbell successfully pulled off fake punt and after scoring off surprise on side kick when you could still surprise people. Lions were scrappy but Rams were on the way to the Super Bowl win that year.
Didn't start him on my fantasy team....which is why he did so well ...ALWAYS piles up points when on the bench, never when I start him. Guess I have trust issues....lol
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Didn't start him on my fantasy team....which is why he did so well ...ALWAYS piles up points when on the bench, never when I start him. Guess I have trust issues....lol
And on my fantasy bench...😟
December 12, 2025 at 3:29 AM
And on my fantasy bench...😟
Bad offense for Chargers because OL is decimated down both starting OTs, Eagles offense bad because not well coordinated and Hurts can't get past his 1st read. Think PHI run game is bad because their pass game is so poor. Also, both good Ds but these Os making them look better.
December 9, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Bad offense for Chargers because OL is decimated down both starting OTs, Eagles offense bad because not well coordinated and Hurts can't get past his 1st read. Think PHI run game is bad because their pass game is so poor. Also, both good Ds but these Os making them look better.
Waiting nervously to find out if he is playing, should or shouldn't I for my fantasy team? Will he have a Michael Jordan flu game type performance or just be a decoy to open things up for Jamo & TeSlaa? Guess could bench him and pick up TeSlaa...decisions, decisions....lol
December 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Waiting nervously to find out if he is playing, should or shouldn't I for my fantasy team? Will he have a Michael Jordan flu game type performance or just be a decoy to open things up for Jamo & TeSlaa? Guess could bench him and pick up TeSlaa...decisions, decisions....lol
Also Big in Japan....lol
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Also Big in Japan....lol
Feel Goff is pressing a bit, take the easier pass to Wright, maybe kick a FG vs having to punt...but getting a lot of pressure due to iOL not holding up so far.
November 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Feel Goff is pressing a bit, take the easier pass to Wright, maybe kick a FG vs having to punt...but getting a lot of pressure due to iOL not holding up so far.
Feel LaPorta is such a glue guy to the offense, does everything well and some things great, especially YAC. Most importantly, in the Goff circle of trust with St. Brown, probably Gibbs and sneaky Kalif. Still think biggest thing they miss is Ragnow, tied the room together like LaPorta with Pass O.
November 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Feel LaPorta is such a glue guy to the offense, does everything well and some things great, especially YAC. Most importantly, in the Goff circle of trust with St. Brown, probably Gibbs and sneaky Kalif. Still think biggest thing they miss is Ragnow, tied the room together like LaPorta with Pass O.
Very talented player, just get Anthony Richardson vibes if he decides to enter the draft, i.e. amazing athlete but not enough game experience to develop early. Think everyone has FOMO and is looking for the next Josh Allen but end up with AR, Josh Lance, etc...workout warriors but not ready yet.
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Very talented player, just get Anthony Richardson vibes if he decides to enter the draft, i.e. amazing athlete but not enough game experience to develop early. Think everyone has FOMO and is looking for the next Josh Allen but end up with AR, Josh Lance, etc...workout warriors but not ready yet.
Not sure what he will choose to do but being able to transfer and earn NIL money will still playing gives him great options. The big conern is injury risk. Do think he needs another yr of playing vs. being a rookie in the NFL unless he goes to a team that will let him sit, i.e. Justin Love situation
November 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Not sure what he will choose to do but being able to transfer and earn NIL money will still playing gives him great options. The big conern is injury risk. Do think he needs another yr of playing vs. being a rookie in the NFL unless he goes to a team that will let him sit, i.e. Justin Love situation
How windy is it at the Philly stadium tonight? They keep talking about it but wonder your perspective on it? Scale of 1 to 10, is is a 6, 7, higher issue, or just gusts that come up?
November 17, 2025 at 2:57 AM
How windy is it at the Philly stadium tonight? They keep talking about it but wonder your perspective on it? Scale of 1 to 10, is is a 6, 7, higher issue, or just gusts that come up?
If the Tush Push would be get banned would it also make all the plays the Lions have scored on by pushing guys into the endzone (ex: Gibbs in WAS gm, LaPorta in MIN gm, plenty of other examples) become illegal as well? Always wondered about that, since the DET has had many TDs scored with extra push
November 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
If the Tush Push would be get banned would it also make all the plays the Lions have scored on by pushing guys into the endzone (ex: Gibbs in WAS gm, LaPorta in MIN gm, plenty of other examples) become illegal as well? Always wondered about that, since the DET has had many TDs scored with extra push
I saw this and wrote it would be week 15, Lions at Rams....😁
November 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I saw this and wrote it would be week 15, Lions at Rams....😁
What are the actual rules on concussion protocal, has to have two full practices in a row or something? Was wondering if they pulled him at the first sign of symptoms in the WAS game so he had a better chance to clear protocol before PHI game.
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
What are the actual rules on concussion protocal, has to have two full practices in a row or something? Was wondering if they pulled him at the first sign of symptoms in the WAS game so he had a better chance to clear protocol before PHI game.
I actually think it will be in week 15, when the Lions visit the Rams. It could really set the table for playoff seeding in the NFC.
November 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I actually think it will be in week 15, when the Lions visit the Rams. It could really set the table for playoff seeding in the NFC.
Just sent a voice memo email about the Tush Push, hope I recorded it correctly and one you find interesting. Either way, will definitely be listening to the Pod here in Chicago, behind enemy lines...lol
November 12, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Just sent a voice memo email about the Tush Push, hope I recorded it correctly and one you find interesting. Either way, will definitely be listening to the Pod here in Chicago, behind enemy lines...lol
That just made me spit up my drink....😂
Funny as hell and props to your wife with the witty comeback...and pretty much right about all of us.
Funny as hell and props to your wife with the witty comeback...and pretty much right about all of us.
November 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
That just made me spit up my drink....😂
Funny as hell and props to your wife with the witty comeback...and pretty much right about all of us.
Funny as hell and props to your wife with the witty comeback...and pretty much right about all of us.
To be fair, most of us do...lol
November 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
To be fair, most of us do...lol
So true. Thought he was done after cup of coffee in DET but still balling, seems like a good dude too.
November 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
So true. Thought he was done after cup of coffee in DET but still balling, seems like a good dude too.
Think they were teammates in PHI?
November 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Think they were teammates in PHI?
So worried he is going to get a weird injury on one of those. Wonder who is the emergency backup kicker?
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
So worried he is going to get a weird injury on one of those. Wonder who is the emergency backup kicker?
Thanks Dave, only difference I can see is glasses. Will be fun to ask him about it after the game whether he was actually calling plays. Do think he over rules at times, hell, he is the head coach.
November 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Thanks Dave, only difference I can see is glasses. Will be fun to ask him about it after the game whether he was actually calling plays. Do think he over rules at times, hell, he is the head coach.
Keeping an eye out for Germany game, have lots of relatives in Koln & Frankfort area, my Mom actually born in Koln, near where St. Brown kids spent time growing up. My brothers and I have been Lion's fans since 80's, used to go to Thanksgiving ever yr. with out Papa. Depending where in Germany, Yes.
November 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Keeping an eye out for Germany game, have lots of relatives in Koln & Frankfort area, my Mom actually born in Koln, near where St. Brown kids spent time growing up. My brothers and I have been Lion's fans since 80's, used to go to Thanksgiving ever yr. with out Papa. Depending where in Germany, Yes.